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What do I need to bring to the LAN Party? Please make sure you bring the following: Computer! Monitor (19" or less if CRT! - LCD
Recommended) Keyboard Mouse & Pad! Headphones / Speakers (LOW wattage!) ALL accompanying cables and power cords CAT5/5e Network cable 15' or longer required Surge Protector (NO Battery Backups) Game Disc's (Games installed with valid CD-Keys
& with the latest
patches) Driver Disc's & Operating System Disc (Just Incase!) You may want to bring labels to mark your own
equipment Feel free to bring your own recliner or arse
cushion!
*Suggestion*: Consider a new/clean install before the event, with the newest drivers and patches installed on your system.
*Requirement*: Anti-virus software installed! definitions up-to-date!! Please make sure to scan your system(s) BEFORE the event!!! If you are unsure about your system being infected in any way ask one of the Lanicide staff to scan/check your system for you.
So what's a LAN Party anyways?
Basically a LAN Party is a gathering of people/gamers who bring their computers, connect, play games together on a local network, and have fun by annoyingly taunting their friends. Why would we do this? Well, for most gamers, your computer is very costly piece of equipment in which you have invested quite a bit of time and money into (case mod's, lighting, etc...), so what better way to show it off than to have it available to drool over in front of all your friends while you make them suk' down a projectile from your rocket launcher? To sum it up, a LAN Party is the MOST fun you can have with your system, and close to zero lag if any! PERIOD.
A Hub is a piece of network hardware that allows computers to communicate to each other. The data being sent from the computer to the Hub and is examined by the Hub and when the Hub finishes examining the data it decides where the data needs to be sent.
Remember when you were a young kid? Dad made you go break these off the tree.... Oh... wait!... never mind that! .... A switch is similar to a Hub. It receives data and examines it, then sends it to the desired location. The difference between a Hub and a Switch is that the switch is a "intelligent/smart" Hub, it examines the data and sends that data to the required computer. The Hub however sends this data to all computers until if finds the correct one. A switch is much more reliable on a network and also more stable when sending packets (data) across the network.
What should my PC's specifications be?
In general, we recommend at least having a
1.5Ghz+ CPU, 512mg+ RAM, 128mg+ Video Card, a 80Gig+ Hard Drive, and a 100Mbit Ethernet Card.How do you know all this stuff?
Because we gotz Mad Skillz! (We just don't spell very well)
If I'm Pre-Registered how do I go about payment?
Lanicide v4.0 will require a $10.00 donation to the church for the use of their facility. For LGC events you have the option to
Pre-Pay before or you may pay during the time of the event. If you need/require different options for payment Contact Us.If you interested in registering for Lanicide... duh of course you are! Go
hereIf I have signed up and need to cancel, what do I do?
It would of course be courteous to make sure you can attend before signing up, however things change and it is understandable if you may need to cancel your Sign-Up. If you do need to cancel your Sign-Up please send an email to payments@lanicide.com so we can remove you from the attendance list, and please don't wait until the event to email us to let us know you can't make it. PLEASE check your schedule prior to signing up to make sure that date is clear for you. All prizes, food, drinks etc... are pre-ordered and pre-paid based on the number of gamers we have signed up for the event so again, be courteous!
What kind of prizes will there be?
The types of prizes/swag will be determined by the number of people who have been signed up and by our sponsors. Of course, the more people signed up.... the better the prizes and sponsorships! So get off your arse and
Sign-Up!!For Lanicide v4.0 we currently have the following sponsors:
awls GuaranaMore Soon!!
Will I be required to sign a waiver?
Yes. A waiver will be presented to each person attending Lanicide to sign. The waiver will simply state that Lanicide and/or the location of the event is not responsible for any hardware or software malfunctions or failures. View the
Lanicide WaiverWhat Game will the "Official" tournament be in?
UT2004
Will Console games such as Xbox, PS2 or GameCube be available?
Yes. Xbox 360
Do I have to be "Super Gamer" to enjoy myself at the event?
No. You can royally suck hole at games and still have a great time enjoying everyone else getting annihilated! But hey... you have to start somewhere! You may do better than you expect!!
What is the policy on alcoholic beverages?
It's a church! Jeeez!!! ;) (Um.. that would be NO ALCOHOL!)
PLENTY
of caffeinated beverages will be available for
your "buzz"!
What if I'm under 16 years old?
You must be accompanied by a parent or adult whom can sign the
Lanicide Waiver.Will wireless access to the network be available?
For Lanicide v4.0 we will have wireless connectivity (
802.11a/b/g - up to 54Mbps).Will your network have internet access?
Lanicide v4.0 will have internet access, but only when/if needed. Just incase, try to have all you need residing locally on your computer (current drivers, games, patches etc...).
What type of network card will be required?
10/100/1000 Ethernet or Wireless 802.11a/b/g. Please make sure your network card goes along with these specifications.
Will there be food and drinks?
For Lanicide v4.0 we will all "chip in" and make a food/drink run.
Are chairs and tables provided?
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hairs and tables will be provided. Feel free to bring your own chair or arse cushion for your own comfort.Will there be a place to rest/sleep?
Yes. There will be some designated places to rest/sleep if you wuss out! Make sure to bring your own pillow and blankie! (n00b!)
What is the price of the LAN Party?
Lanicide v4.0 will require a $10.00 donation for use of the facility.
What is included in the price for the event?
This does not include Lanicide v4.0 except for the great time!! ;)
For future events expect the following:
The price of the event includes:
A Registration Packet
Reserved table space for you at the event
A metal chair will be provided
Food
Drinks
Snacks
A Great Time!!!
Will I be required to change my network settings/system configuration?
Yes. Please make note or backup your current settings and configuration BEFORE the event. This includes all IP, DNS and WINS settings. U
nless your settings are already what is listed below and you know what your PC name is going to be; You will be required to change the following settings and configuration:Workgroup:
LANICIDE
Set your TCP/IP properties to
"Automatically
Assign IP Address" (DHCP)
You will be given a unique
Computer Name
when you arrive to avoid any "same name collision conflicts" on
the network.
Will help be available if I have problems?
Yes. Some of the Lanicide Staff will be available for help if you run into any gaming or network problems. Don't expect us to reinstall your O/S!
What if none of my favorite games are listed that are going to be played?
We will have a few different games to be played at the event. PC and Console system games. More than likely we'll have a game you enjoy! :)
As tempting as it may be, absolutely under
NO circumstances
can you
bring
LIVE AMMO!!!! Anyone caught with live ammo
will be fragged immediately!
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
;)
Still not getting an answer for your question? E-mail us!